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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,571.12, 296,323.51 and 71,187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,571.12, 296,323.51 and 71,187.81 is: 106,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,571.12 : 296,323.51 = 71,187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,571.12/296,323.51 = 71,187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,571.12x = 296,323.51 × 71,187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,571.12x = 21,094,621,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094,621,372.47/197,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,769.76

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